Definitie

"To pass away" means to die or cease living, often used as a gentle or euphemistic expression for someone's death. For example, saying 'They pass away peacefully' implies that the person died without suffering or distress.

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Etymologie

The phrase "to pass away" originates from the idea of 'passing' from life to death, with 'away' emphasizing movement from one state to another. It has been used as a polite euphemism for death since at least the 16th century, softening the harshness of the concept.

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